Michael Barner graduated from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In 1998, he received his MBA with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.

Michael started his career in 1990 as the Purchasing Manager for ARAMARK's Sports and Entertainment Division in upstate New York. In 1994, Michael relocated to the Philadelphia area, transferring to ARAMARK's Business Dining Division as a Food Service Director. In 1997, Michael moved to ARAMARK's corporate offices in Philadelphia as a Senior Business Systems Analyst for the ARAMARK Information Services and Technology group.

In 1999, Michael joined Crothall Services Group as the Information Systems Manager with responsibility for the development and implementation of Crothall's TeamChimes suite. In January 2000 he was promoted to Vice President of Information Services, providing leadership to the organization's information technology and telecommunications functions. In 2001 Michael was appointed to the Crothall Services Senior Management Committee where he participates in strategic planning, development of corporate goals and general overall operations of the Company.

In August 2005, Michael's role was expanded to the Vice President of Field System Solutions for Compass Group North America, based out of Charlotte North Carolina. In this role, Michael continues to provide oversight for the Crothall's technology function as well as overseeing the Compass client facing technology solutions. Additionally, Michael has project oversight for several enterprise back office solutions currently in development and deployment.